He was a former Democrat. He used humor and charm in forging bipartisan deals. He was even willing to raise taxes when necessary. If he were alive today and running for office in Alabama, Ronald Reagan would be chastised as a RINO.

On the other hand, if he was running for office in Alabama as a Democrat … he'd just be lonely.

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